The automotive industry incorporates designing, developing, producing and caring for all sorts of vehicles. From engineers to mechanics to train drivers, this varied workforce encompasses every step of vehicle creation, maintenance and management.
Learning areas/subjects
You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:
- Automotive
- Design and technology
- Maths
- Metal work and engineering
Skills
- Practical
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Business
- Outdoor
Automotive careers
Automotive Engineers
Automotive engineering is a specialised branch of engineering focused on the design, development and manufacture of vehicles. As an Automotive Engineer, you'll use your skills in maths and science to solve real-world problems, from enhancing engine performance to developing autonomous driving technology.
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Motor Mechanics
Motor Mechanics repair and maintain vehicles to ensure they run smoothly and safely. Mechanics use their technical expertise to identify issues, from engine problems to electrical faults, and apply their skills to fix them. This profession is perfect for those who enjoy figuring out how things work, problem-solving and working with their hands.
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Automotive Electricians
Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
FIND OUT MOREHear from women in the automotive industry
"I loved maths in school, but I wasn’t sure what kind of job I could get with that. I wanted an exciting job but, in my mind, everything related to maths sounded so boring. When I finished high school, I didn’t know what to study – I thought engineering was only about big machines and working in a man’s world. "
Race Engineer
Interested in the history of women in Australia's automotive industry? Meet Alice Anderson.
Alice Anderson founded Kew Garage, the first all-women garage in Australia, in 1919, breaking down gender expectations in what had often been thought of as a male-dominated field. Anderson was an advocate for women's independence and mobility, and offered women driving lessons and mechanical training.
According to an article, the qualities of a ‘successful motor girl’ included: ‘patience, good temper, reliability, a certain amount of daring, but good judgement also to know when taking a risk is justifiable and when not.’
She continues to inspire women today, with mechanic Louisa Pardo saying that Anderson's story is a big inspiration for her and that she dreams of one day opening and running her own workshop.
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